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Restoin-Roitfeld Opens Hambleton In Moscow

2010-09-03T19:09:16Z

Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld has partnered with Andy Valmorbida again to bring the pop expressionist work of street artist Richard Hambleton to Moscow. The exhibit of new work by Hambleton opens today at the State Museum of Modern Art and will be on display through September 29; others cooperating in the event include Moscow City Government, Moscow City Department of Culture, Russian Academy of Arts, and the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. The opening party is slated for September 8, I am sure it will be a chic affair. However, since Fashion Celebration Night takes place the previous evening in Paris, mama is going to have to hustle if she plans to be there. The Hambleton exhibit will be shown next in London in November.

Richard Hambleton images courtesy of valmorbida.com

Giovanna Battaglia Fix

2010-09-02T01:44:16Z

I don't know about you but it seems to me like many days have lapsed since Giovanna Battaglia, fashion director for Vogue Gioiello and Vogue Pelle as well as Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld's girlfriend, appeared on the site. Let us rectify that with no further ado... Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds captured this classic shot of Giovanna in midstep, simply elegant. I love every detail right down to the ringlet springing off to one side. Gio is posed outside of the Gianfranco Ferrè Men's Spring 2011 show in Milan.

Vogue Paris October 2010 Preview: Lara Stone

2010-09-01T00:57:01Z

To celebrate ninety years of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld picked Lara Stone for the cover of the very special October issue. (Note that this image is from February 2009 as the current cover image is not yet available.) I have read everything from 622 pages to 678 pages, whatever the actual number, the issue is going to be large. Vogue Paris also chose many of their favorite photographers to capture the special issue including Steven Klein, David Sims, Hedi Slimane, Mario Sorrenti, Terry Richardson, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

Highlights of the October issue thus far: the 11-year-old daughter of Inès de la Fressange as shot by Hedi Slimane (above) and archival materials such as this 1962 feature with Romy Schneider with photography by Helmut Newton (below). In France readers will be treated to a “portfolio of oversize photographs from the nine decades, all printed on heavy stock, unbound, and ready to frame” culled from the Vogue Paris archives. The October issue will be available on newsstands beginning September 20, be sure to pick up your copy of this collectible.

A costume ball will be held in Paris on September 30 to celebrate the anniversary issue (which should be noted is not all about pretty pictures — ad pages are up nearly 100 percent over last year at this time and the press run for this issue is 40 percent higher than usual.) Félicitations, Carine !

Emmanuelle Alt: 20 Ans Top Ten

2010-08-30T18:36:45Z

Carine Roitfeld and Emmanuelle Alt worked together at the magazine 20 Ans in the Nineties, a publication reputed for the ability to spot burgeoning talent at that time. As fashion coordinator, 20 Ans asked Alt to describe her top ten fashion favorites. It is interesting to look back and see which of her preferences have endured. Here are Alt's favorites in both French and English (by the way, I have officially stopped worrying about wearing too much black):

Les tongs en plastique noir, c'est facile, chic et sexy.
Des collants noirs en microfibre Wolford (à cause d'une sublime campagne de Newton).
Le pantalon noir Helmut Lang, parce qu'il est indémodable, taille basse, ni large, ni moulant.
Je n'en porte pas mais, de temps en temps, une jupe Ann Demeulemeester noire parfaitement coupée, pieds nus avec les jambes obligatoirement bronzées.
Le manteau noir Costume National, minuscule carrure, un style couture moderne.
Le soutien-gorge Glossies de Gossard, sublime, couleur noir ou chair, comme un collant, sans couture.
Le tshirt noir APC manches courtes, parce qu'il est petit, qu'il ressemble à un tshrt 1970 et qu'il vieillit bien.
Les lunettes mouche noires d'Armani, genre Bono de U2.
La montre Rolex modèle Air King car on n'a jamais fait mieux.
Une robe longue noire Galliano, chic sans être mémère, sexy, pure, avec des sandales talons Manolo Blahnik.

Black plastic flip flops, easy, chic, and sexy.
Black stockings by Wolford (because of the sublime campaign by Newton).
Black trousers by Helmut Lang, because they are timeless and low waisted, loose fitting but not too loose.
I don’t wear them [skirts] but from time to time a black Ann Demeulemeester skirt cut perfectly, barefoot, and the legs must be tan.
Black coat by Costume National, tiny cut, totally modern.
Glossies bra by Gossard, amazing, in either black or beige, like tights, seamless.
Black short-sleeved tshirt by APC, because it is small, it looks like a tshirt from the 1970s and it ages well.
Black sunglasses by Armani, like Bono of U2.
Air King watch by Rolex because they do not make one better.
Long black dress by Galliano, chic without being granny, sexy, pure with Manolo Blahnik heels.

More Alt trivia: Emmanuelle's approximate age is 42 (she is noted as 40 in an article dated December 2007), she is obsessed with the era influenced by the film Saturday Night Fever, and her favorite book is Raised by Wolves by Jim Goldberg.

Carine Roitfeld: Vogue P.S. Translation

2010-08-26T19:04:02Z

Elena Nedbaylo kindly volunteered to translate Carine Roitfeld's interview which appeared in the August issue of Vogue Russia from the original Russian to English for us to enjoy. Though the piece is all too brief it is absolutely wonderful. Many thanks to you, Elena!

VOGUE P.S.
Carine Roitfeld
Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Paris

1. Three main myths about the French?

Arrogant, brusque, and always dissatisfied.

2. The best way to express feelings?

To talk.

3. What hinders you in life?

Seasickness. It starts even before I step on deck.

4. Cat or dog?

Neither!!!

5. The main quality of your man?

He still makes me doubt...

6. You are permitted one wish. Which one will it be?

To see my parents again.

7. The most important lesson your parents taught you?

To respect others.

8. The most important lesson you would like to give to your children?

To learn to be free.

9. What superhero quality would you like to have?

Eternal youth.

10. The name you were called when you were small?

My father called me Kina — that is the name of a boy from a children's television show.

11. Describe yourself in three words.

Chic, chic, chic!

Androgyny In Vogue Paris

2010-08-26T02:19:19Z

In typical revolutionary fashion, Vogue Paris takes androgyny to a new level in the September issue thanks to Carine Roitfeld and company. Readers can finally score copies of the issue on kiosks as of tomorrow so to celebrate, let's explore a few of the sexy editorials most of which seem to focus on a beautiful androgyny... Kellina likes intensely...

"French Accent"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Yulia Dementieva
Photographer: Mario Sorrenti

"Marion dans les yeux"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Marion Cotillard
Photographers: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott

"Paris dans la peau"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Model: Constance Jablonski
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

"Rive gauche et libre"
Stylist: Carine Roitfeld
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Models: Malgosia Bela, Lea T., Daphne Groeneveld, and Andrej Pejic

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's Summer Mix Tape

2010-08-25T00:12:37Z

Hooray! It is a magical day! Julia Restoin-Roitfeld compiled her "Summer Mix Tape" for all of us, perhaps this will help to soothe those end of summer blues we are about to experience. And... well... finally it is confirmed that Julia and I share similar taste! I know, I know, I try not to involve myself but it's music.... Specifically, just three days ago I mentioned that Serge Gainsbourg's "Sea, Sex, and Sun" was one of my favorites, too cool.

Julia photographed Robert Konjic (her beau, also a model) for the latest issue of VMAN and while hanging out at the studio she put together a playlist of her favorite summer songs for a brief article titled "The Sounds of Summer":

Vanessa Paradis “Joe Le Taxi” 
Fleetwood Mac “Everywhere” 
Serge Gainsbourg “Sea, Sex, And Sun” 
The Source “You’ve Got The Love”
Roxette “It Must Have Been Love” 
Cut Copy “Hearts on Fire” 
Hot Chip “Transmission” 
Music Go Music “Warm in the Shadows” 
Guns ’n’ Roses “Sweet Child of Mine” 
Blur “Boys and Girls” 
Iggy Pop “The Passenger”
Talk Talk “It’s My Life (extended version)”
The Verve “Bitter Sweet Symphony” 
Toto Coelo “Milk From Coconut” 
Kate Bush “Running Up That Hill” 
Jimmy Somerville “Smalltown Boy" 
La Roux “In For the Kill”

I put together a playlist on Grooveshark called "julia restoin-roitfeld summer mix tape" so you can relax and enjoy as DJ Jewels spins her summer picks with the help of MC Konjic... and let us know your favorite summer songs in the comments.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic photograph courtesy of vman.com.

Carine Roitfeld: Vogue P.S.

2010-08-24T20:14:04Z

Carine Roitfeld appears in the August issue of Vogue Russia and they have used a photo that I adore by Hedi Slimane. If anyone can help out with translating this piece from Russian to English, please let me know. The curiosity is killing me...

Paris Fashion Celebration Night

2010-08-24T02:17:37Z

The second annual Fashion Celebration Night hosted by Vogue Paris and Condé Nast commences 7 September 2010 at 6 p.m. International editions of Vogue in 16 cities have organized events to celebrate fashion together on various nights around the globe for this special affair. Carine Roitfeld has an exclusive treat for Parisian partygoers...

In France, the Vogue Paris event occurs in the boutiques of Paris' golden triangle composed of avenue Montaigne, rue François 1er, and avenue George V. Then [shiver of joy] I quote the Vogue Paris web site: "Guests will have the chance to meet with Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris and the editors of the magazine that will give their advice on fashion and design for a shopping experience unique and unforgettable." Quelle nuit. What are your plans for Fashion Celebration Night?

According to Vogue Paris, les maisons participant à l'événement:

AGNÈS B
38 avenue George V

AKRIS
49 avenue Montaigne

APOSTROPHE
17-19 avenue Montaigne

BALMAIN
44 rue François 1er

BARBARA BUI
50 avenue Montaigne

BLUMARINE
56 avenue Montaigne

BONPOINT
49 avenue Montaigne

BOTTEGA VENETA
12 avenue Montaigne

BY MARIE
8 avenue George V

CARON
34 avenue Montaigne

CELINE †
24 rue François 1er

CESARE PACIOTTI
12 avenue Montaigne

CHANEL MODE
42 avenue Montaigne

CHARLES JOURDAN
23 rue François 1er

CHLOE
44 avenue Montaigne

D. PORTHAULT
50 avenue Montaigne

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
29 rue François 1er

DIOR
32 avenue Montaigne

DOLCE & GABBANA
54 avenue Montaigne

ELIE SAAB
43 avenue Franklin Roosevelt

EMILIO PUCCI
36 avenue Montaigne

EMANUEL UNGARO
2 avenue Montaigne

ERES
40 avenue Montaigne

ESCADA
53 avenue Montaigne

ETERNAME
5 rue Clément Marot

FENDI
22 avenue Montaigne

GEORGES RECH
2 avenue Montaigne

GIANFRANCO FERRE
51 avenue Montaigne

GIORGIO ARMANI
18 avenue Montaigne

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN
12 avenue Montaigne

GIVENCHY
3 avenue George V

GUCCI
60 avenue Montaigne

GUY LAROCHE
35 rue François 1er

HOTEL POWERS
52 rue François 1er

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
44 avenue George V

JIL SANDER
56 avenue Montaigne

JIMMY CHOO
34 avenue Montaigne

JOSEPH
14 avenue Montaigne

KENZO
51 avenue George V

LOEWE
46 avenue Montaigne

LORO PIANA
8 avenue Montaigne

LOUIS VUITTON
22 avenue Montaigne

MANOUSH
16 avenue Montaigne

MARNI
57 avenue Montaigne

MAX MARA
31 avenue Montaigne

MONTAIGNE MARKET
57 avenue Montaigne

NINA RICCI
39 avenue Montaigne

PAUL & JOE
2 avenue Montaigne

PAULE KA
45 rue François 1er

PRADA
10 avenue Montaigne

RALPH LAUREN
52 avenue Montaigne

ROBERTO CAVALLI
53 avenue Montaigne

S.T DUPONT
58 avenue Montaigne

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
45 avenue Montaigne

SICIS
41 rue François 1er

SMALTO
44 rue François 1er

STEPHANE KÉLIAN
19 rue François 1er

VALENTINO
17 avenue Montaigne

VERSACE
45 avenue Montaigne

WOLFORD
18 rue Marbeuf

ZADIG & VOLTAIRE
18-20 rue François 1er

Paris Dans La Peau

2010-08-22T18:57:52Z

Accompanying selected September issues of Vogue Paris is a video filmed behind the scenes of a VP editorial titled "Paris dans la peau" highlighting the work of make up artist Tom Pecheux, creative director for Estée Lauder. It focuses on priceless footage of Pecheux, the photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the model Constance Jablonski, and of course the super stylist Carine Roitfeld on board a boat on the Seine. At 2:17 La Roitfeld dances and at 5:05 she takes control of the shoot. Ooo la la! Make it work, Carine.